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1. In section 65(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980(1) (meaning of “family proceedings”)—E+W+N.I.
(a)in the opening words after “enactments” insert “and other instruments”,
(b)after paragraph (s) insert—
“(t)the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-Operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children that was signed at The Hague on 19 October 1996;”, and
(c)in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) after “enactments” insert “or instruments”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 1 in force at 1.11.2012 in accordance with, see reg. 1(2)
(1)